Wollondilly Anglican College

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Wollondilly Anglican College
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Motto 'For Christ's Glory'
Established 2004
Type Independent Anglican co-educational primary and secondary school
Headmaster Mr Stuart Quarmby
Grades Transition – Year 11
Location Tahmoor, NSW, Australia
Campus 80 acres (0.32 km²)
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Wollondilly Anglican College is an independent, co-educational Transition to Year 12 (as of 2009) school, operated under the Sydney Anglican Schools corporation. It is located in Tahmoor, New South Wales, Australia. The College provides Christian standards in a contemporary learning atmosphere devoted to the pursuit of excellence.

The College, situated on 80 acres of bushland, houses buildings for all facilities from Science to Sporting, including an Auditorium for Creative and Performing Arts events.

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[edit] Foundation

The College, opened in 2004 by former Prime Minister of Australia John Howard, began its life teaching students from Kindergarten to Year 7.

[edit] School Structure

Wollondilly Anglican College is divided into four main sections which include:

  • Infants School (Transition - Year 2)
  • Junior School (Year 3 - Year 6)
  • Middle School (Year 7 - Year 10)
  • Senior School (Year 11 and Year 12)

[edit] Houses

College students are divided into 5 different house groups on enrolment. The house groups are all named after native Australian plants. These groups are used primarily for competing in sporting events. The house groups are as follows:

  • Sollya (Blue)
  • Telopea (Red)
  • Grevillea (Maroon)
  • Wollemi (Green)
  • Acacia (Yellow)

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